new joystick

[matt72078]

I've been using the same Logitech extreme 3D pro joystick since i started playing this game.  It's pretty worn out out and i think its time for a new joystick.  I'd like to get something better, what would you guys recommend?

[RedBull1]

Using T16000M, far far better, takes some getting used to, much MUCH more accurate, greater range of motion. Around $45 IIRC

[Scotch]

CH Products.

The combatstick works fine unless you need a ton of extra buttons.

[Randy1]

Using T16000M, far far better, takes some getting used to, much MUCH more accurate, greater range of motion. Around $45 IIRC

Thrustmaster now has 2960706 JOYSTICK which I think is a latter model of the T-16000M.  They look identical to me.

I too am thinking about a new stick.  I keep thinking about the Hostas X for the main reason of having easy access flap buttons for the left hand.  These old fingers are just not that nimble or sensitive to slight variations in button size.  I was thinking the rocker switch on the throttle handle would be perfect for flaps.


The T-16000  does get good reviews.  I did a bit of digging around and CH has quite a few followers.  Of course more money gets you to the warthog which is well respected.

[Warspawn]

CH Fighterstick, Pro Throttle, and Saitek pedals.  Have had that for years...

CH replaced the fighterstick after I'd used it for a couple of years when the potentiometers went bad.  That was in 2010.

Would love to try the new Warthog setup, with the ability to use differential thrust (dual throttle control); it would certainly be fun to throttle back one engine and firewall the other in a Lightning or Mossie and see what happens at the top of a hammerhead 

[homersipes]

I have had the saitek x52 for 3 years now, not any problems other than the cord that goes from the throttle to the stick but no biggie replaced it once for 10 bucks I think.

[MrKrabs]

Thrustmaster Flight-X - solid with a odd button... $45 dollars and I've still never had to calibrate it...

[Butcher]

I tried a Saitek and CH Stick, while both are affordable, I decided to give myself a Thrustmaster Warthog.

I've had Logitech to CH, Thrustmaster does not compare, but for the price you have to ask - how much do you want to fly and improve?

[dhaus]

My saitek x52 is 4 years old.  I have it hooked up through a powered hub.  No complaints.  CH gets rave reviews, but you need to get rudder pedals or use the keyboard for the rudder.  The x52 can be used as a twisty for rudder, or locked if you have pedals.  It also has an adjustable hand rest for those of us with small hands.  I have heard some cooments that the CH sticks can have a bit of a reach to get to the upper hat switch if you have small hands.

[Dimebag]

x52 = button heavan and buttons are awesome

[Gixer]

Always had the MS Sidewinder Joystick for years before it finally gave up about 5 years ago, used only a T16000M since and it's still going strong.

Never had HOTAS Pedals etc.


<S>...-Gixer